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admiral halsey
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?common blue

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Is this anything other than a common blue? It was taken between calais and Wimereaux on the french coast on 16th Aug. It appeared a paler blue and seemed to lack a distinct black line around the fringes of its wings. Thanks for looking. Sorry, it's not as sharp as would be desired.

Rich
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Lee Hurrell
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Re: ?common blue

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Hi Rich,

It looks like he has lost some of his margins in wear and tear, but I'd go with male Common Blue.

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Looks like Common Blue to me!

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Re: ?common blue

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Thanks

Rich
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